Scania Cv Ab

Robert Sjödin

André Claesson

Linus Ährlig

Morgan Colling

Mikko Kallio

Tomas Skeppström

Sami Teppola

Pontus Svens

Ninos Poli

Henrik Henriksson

Verena Löfqvist Klass

Nils Åkerman

Erik Lock Andersson

Michael Bedell

A method is performed by a control device () of a first module () of a vehicle (), for electrically disconnecting the first module () from a second module () that is physically connected to the first module (), wherein the assembled vehicle () is configured to communicate with a control center (). The method includes: identifying (s) that the assembled vehicle () is ready to be disassembled; inactivating (s) communication means () in the first module () for establishing the electrical disconnection; and transmitting (s) a verification of the electrical disconnection to the control center ().

Method for electrically disconnecting two modules of a vehicle, a control device, a vehicle, a system, a computer program and a computer-readable medium

A method for controlling a vehicle () assembled from a set of modules (). The vehicle () includes: at least one drive module (); and at least one functional module (). The at least one drive module () has a pair of wheels () and is configured to autonomously operate and drive the assembled vehicle () wherein the modules () of the vehicle () are configured to communicate with the control device (). The method includes: receiving (s) data from the modules () of the vehicle (), wherein the data includes a value of at least one parameter associated with a current condition of the modules (); evaluating (s) the received data by comparing the value of the at least one parameter with a predetermined value or value interval for the at least one parameter; and controlling (s) the vehicle () based on the evaluation.

Method for controlling a vehicle assembled from a set of modules, a control device, a vehicle, a computer program and a computer-readable medium

A method for operating a vehicle comprising at least one functional module, two or more drive modules, which are: autonomously operated, individually associated with a set of energy parameters, a pair of wheels, an electrical motor operating the wheels, and an interface releasably connected to an interface on the functional module, and wherein one drive module has a gear ratio different from any gear ratio of any other drive module. The method comprises: obtaining route information describing a planned route of the vehicle; determining a distribution of a requested driving torque between the respective at least one electrical motors of the two or more drive modules for operating the vehicle along the route based on the route information and the individual sets of energy parameters in order to meet energy criteria; and controlling the two or more drive modules to produce the requested driving torque, in accordance with the determined distribution.

Method and control device for operating a modular vehicle

A method for enabling authentication of transport missions, performed in a control device of a member of a group comprising a plurality of autonomous vehicles and an off-board system. Each member in the group comprises a cryptographic function known by all other members. The method comprises signing, using the cryptographic function, information defining at least one transport mission to be performed by at least one of the autonomous vehicles in the group; and sending the signed information to a plurality of the other members of the group, in order to request them to authenticate the transport mission. The disclosure also relates to a corresponding method for authenticating transport missions, to control devices implementing the methods, to computer programs, to computer-readable storage mediums, and to autonomous vehicles.

Methods, control devices and vehicles for authentication of transport missions

The invention relates to a method, performed by a control device associated with a vehicle assembled from a set of modules, the vehicle comprising: at least one drive module; and at least one functional module, wherein the at least one drive module comprises a pair of wheels and is configured to be autonomously operated and drive the assembled vehicle, the method comprising: identifying an erroneous function of the at least one drive module; physically connecting an autonomously operated assisting drive module to the at least one drive module; and controlling the assisting drive module to perform at least the erroneous function of the at least one drive module.

Safety method, a control device, a vehicle, a computer program and a computer-readable medium

The invention relates to a method, performed by a first control device, for controlling physically connecting a first and a second module to assemble a vehicle, wherein the first control device is comprised in the first module, the method comprising: activating a sensor device in the first module; identifying an area between the two modules by means of the sensor device; transmitting information about the identified area to the second module; continuously determining the position of the second module in relation to the first module, by means of the sensor device, while the second module is moving towards the first module, and transmitting the determined position to the second module; and physically connecting the modules when the second module has reached the first module.

Method for controlling physically connecting a first and a second module to assemble a vehicle, a control device, a vehicle, a system, a computer program and a computer-readable medium

A modular fire extinguishing vehicle comprising a drive module and a releasable connected fire extinguishing module and comprising a plurality of containers comprising different types of fire distinguishing agents and a fluid line connected thereto. The fluid line comprises a connecting interface for connection to a port of another vehicle. The vehicle also comprises a control device configured to obtain information about an ongoing or imminent fire in another vehicle and a position of the other vehicle and to autonomously or remotely operate the modular fire extinguishing vehicle to drive to a position of the other vehicle based on the position information, to connect the fluid line to a port of the other vehicle; and control transfer of a selected one of the different types of fire extinguishing agents into the fluid line, wherein the selected type of fire extinguishing agent is based on the information about the ongoing or imminent fire.

Modular fire extinguishing vehicle, and a method for operating a modular fire extinguishing vehicle

A safety method, performed by a control device for a vehicle assembled from a set of modules, the vehicle including at least two modules, including at least one drive module and at least one functional module. The control device is in any of the at least two modules. The at least one drive module has a pair of wheels and is configured to be autonomously operated. The method includes detecting (s) an emergency situation in any of the at least two modules of the assembled vehicle, transmitting (s) information about the detected emergency situation to a control center and controlling (s) the module associated with the emergency situation to physically disconnect from the assembled vehicle. Also to a computer program, a computer-readable medium, a control device and a vehicle are included.

Safety method for a modular autonomous vehicle and a control device therefor

A fire extinguishing assistance system arranged in a modular vehicle, for assisting e.g. a fire extinguishing vehicle in extinguishing an ongoing or imminent fire in the modular vehicle. The modular vehicle comprises at least one drive module and a functional module that are releasably connected. The system comprises a plurality of ports accessible from the outside of the modular vehicle; wherein each port is configured for receiving a fire extinguishing agent from e.g. the fire extinguishing vehicle. The system also comprises an individual manifold connected to each port, wherein each is arranged to guide the fire extinguishing agent to at least one nozzle directed inside of the modular vehicle. The system further comprises a control device to detect an ongoing or imminent fire and configure at least one of the plurality of ports selected for receiving a fire extinguishing agent to assist in suppressing the ongoing or imminent fire.

Fire extinguishing assistance system and a method for assisting in extinguishing an ongoing or imminent fire in a modular vehicle

The invention relates to a safety method for an emergency vehicle, the emergency vehicle being configured to be autonomously operated and comprising: an energy storage unit; sensor devices arranged to monitor the surroundings and the vehicle; a water pump; at least one connection unit for an external water source and/or a water hose; conduits arranged in fluid communication with the water pump and/or the at least one connection unit; a valve arrangement arranged in fluid communication with the water pump, the at least one connection unit and the conduits, the method comprising: receiving a command from a control center to operate the vehicle to a location associated with an emergency situation; operating the vehicle to the location; and controlling the vehicle to perform a safety function to alleviate the emergency situation.

Safety method and control device for an emergency vehicle

A method for assembling a vehicle from a set of modules for travelling a planned route, wherein the set of modules comprises at least one functional module and a plurality of drive modules. Each drive module comprises a pair of wheels, electrical motor, and an interface releasably connectable to a corresponding interface on another module, wherein each drive module is configured to operate autonomously and has an individual set of energy parameters. The method comprising obtaining route information associated with route segments of the planned route, selecting a first drive module having an individual set of energy parameters matching route information associated with a first route segment and selecting a second drive module having an individual set of energy parameters matching route information associated with a second route segment, and thereafter commanding the drive modules to connect together and with a functional module.

Method and control device for assembling a vehicle

The invention relates to a method, performed by a control device (), for controlling a vehicle lighting device (), the vehicle lighting device () includes the control device (); and at least one electronic display unit () arranged at one end () of a vehicle (), wherein the control device () is arranged to control the at least one display unit () to show various types of vehicle lights (). The method includes: collecting (s) data relating to the vehicle surroundings; and controlling (s) the at least one display unit () to adapt at least one vehicle light () based on the collected data.

Method for controlling a vehicle lighting device, a control device, a vehicle lighting device, a vehicle, a computer program and a computer-readable medium

A method for replacing a first module () of a vehicle () with a new module (). The vehicle () includes: at least one drive module (); and at least one functional module (). The vehicle () has a unique vehicle identity. The method includes: setting (s) the vehicle () into a maintenance mode indicating that the vehicle () is not available for operation; and preparing (s) the vehicle () for physical disconnection of the first module (); when the first module () has been physically disconnected from the vehicle () and the new module () has been physically connected to the vehicle (): establishing (s) an electrical connection between the new module () and the vehicle (); assigning (s) the new module () the unique vehicle identity of the vehicle (); setting (s) the vehicle () into an operational mode; and verifying s) the electrical connection of the new module ().

Method for replacing a module of a vehicle, a control device, a vehicle, a system, a computer program and a computer-readable medium

A hybrid vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine, a hybrid system, a parking brake, a gear box and an electronic control system is provided. A method for controlling the method comprises charging the hybrid vehicle by receiving and storing electric energy, which enables a safe way of starting the internal combustion engine during the charging. An electronic control system is configured to: detect a starting attempt of the internal combustion engine during the receiving and storing of electrical energy; ensure that the hybrid vehicle is ready for a start of the internal combustion engine, which includes ensuring that the gear box is in a neutral gear and that the parking brake is applied; and thereafter start the internal combustion engine during the receiving and storing of electrical energy.

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Robert Sjödin